Designed a minimalistic and visually striking book cover for the web novel The Isekai Chinatown by Yudai Sensei.

The story revolves around a hurricane that transports two Japanese protagonists to a different dimension, where they find themselves on opposing sides of a conflict in a mystical Chinatown. The cover features a side profile of both protagonists on either half, with a stylized swirl in the background representing the hurricane.

This cover is part of the promotional campaign for the web novel and is optimized for digital use, ensuring it remains clear and impactful even at smaller sizes such as YouTube thumbnails.

The decision to use side profiles of the protagonists symbolizes their opposing roles, while the central hurricane swirl represents the pivotal event of the story. The minimalistic approach ensures that the cover is eye-catching and memorable, aligning with the promotional campaign's goals.

1. Communication with the Author:

Maintained ongoing communication with Yudai Sensei to understand his vision and requirements.

Regularly updated the author on progress and received feedback to ensure the cover met his expectations.

2. Reading and Studying the Novel:

Thoroughly read and analyzed 'The Isekai Chinatown' to grasp the story's themes, characters, and key events.

Used insights from the novel to inform the visual concept and design elements of the cover.

3. Designing the Cover:

Utilized various graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Focused on creating a minimalistic design that effectively represents the novel's plot and characters.

4. Making Modifications:

Incorporated feedback and new information from the author to refine and improve the cover design.

Made multiple revisions to ensure the final product aligned with the author's vision and promotional needs.

5. Optimizing for Digital Use:

Ensured the cover design is clear and recognizable at smaller sizes, such as for YouTube thumbnails and other digital platforms.

Considered the color contrast, font size, and simplicity of elements to maintain visibility and impact even at reduced scales.